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McKinley County Public Schools

McKinley County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

41

public schools

Total Enrollment

13,685

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

How to use the McKinley County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Mexico; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

McKinley County has 6 district entries. GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 33 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 11 listed communities. GALLUP has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 17 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

41

in McKinley County

Reported Enrollment

13,685

39 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

4

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle8
High14
Other2

6 School Districts in McKinley County

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

33 schools
11,709 students

ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools
1,095 students

HOZHO ACADEMY

1 school
616 students

MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER - GALLUP

1 school
140 students

SIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOL

1 school
76 students

DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE

1 school
49 students

41 Public Schools in McKinley County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 41 matching schools

MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,393 students

GALLUP HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High961 students

JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle630 students

HOZHO ACADEMY

HOZHO ACADEMY

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–9Charter616 students

CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle609 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary488 students

SHIWI TS'ANA ELEMENTARY

ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ZUNI, 87327 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary480 students

DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary477 students

THOREAU HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

THOREAU, 87323 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High475 students

GALLUP MIDDLE

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle400 students

THOREAU ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

THOREAU, 87323 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary400 students

CROWNPOINT HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

CROWNPOINT, 87313 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High396 students

TOBE TURPEN ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary390 students

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary366 students

TOHATCHI HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

TOHATCHI, 87325 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High360 students

NAVAJO ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

NAVAJO, 87328 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary345 students

STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

GALLUP, 87301 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary345 students

CATHERINE A. MILLER ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

CHURCH ROCK, 87311 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary342 students

CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS

CROWNPOINT, 87313 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary331 students

ZUNI HIGH

ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ZUNI, 87327 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High324 students

McKinley County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which McKinley County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Mexico. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the McKinley County public school directory?

The directory lists 41 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in McKinley County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this McKinley County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some McKinley County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in McKinley County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this McKinley County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to McKinley County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.